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In fact, there are up to four tense structures which refer to the "future". I try to remember all but it seems it's quite impossible especially when speaking I can't figure out which the best structure I should use before making a real example.

E.G "John will marry Lizz tomorow" - but my professor says that is "evil", and I have to correct it by using "near future" instead.

What is the "gem" meaning notice? And what kind of error I should avoid? It would be so very helpful if anyone could give me something that might help.

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Your professor is wrong. "John will marry Lizz tomorrow" and "John marries Lizz tomorrow" are both perfectly good English sentences that would be used nearly interchangeably by native English speakers. (There may be some contexts in which one is favored over the other.) Since we don't understand your professor's rules, we probably won't be able to help. – Peter Shor Feb 1 at 12:18
The professor explains it may cause incorrect meaning, but I didn't know that was an error. He always says : "Use near future for an action which is prepared and will be happened" - And guessing someone will be married is an example. But thank you for pointing it out. – xersi Feb 1 at 12:29
I hope he says "will be happening" and not "will be happened". – Peter Shor Feb 1 at 12:34
I closed this question per your request. It may be reopened if you wish to clarify or change it. – KitFox Feb 1 at 12:34

closed as too localized by KitFox Feb 1 at 12:33

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